For college students, sticking to a sleep schedule is a challenge — and even more so when you add bipolar disorder to the mix ...

Accepting your bipolar diagnosis is an essential first step. Still, challenges remain. Readers share their experiences in ...

Explore hyposexuality in bipolar disorder, including symptoms like low libido, reduced sexual desire, and difficulty ...

The quest for the right bipolar medication is complex, often requiring patience through trial and error, yet it’s a crucial step toward stabilizing symptoms and enhancing overall well-being. Many ...

Medications play a crucial role in managing bipolar disorder, helping to stabilize mood swings and prevent the extreme highs of mania and the lows of depression. Finding the proper medication can take ...

In 2013, fed up with weight gain as a side effect, I decided to stop taking a key medication to treat my bipolar disorder. I notified my psychiatrist, and she tried to find me a replacement. But ...

I have to laugh at the dramatic title that came to my mind as I contemplated what to write about for this post. As someone with bipolar disorder, it’s something my depressed mind would insist upon, ...

When you live in a perpetual hypomanic haze — as I did for years — it’s hard to know whether you’re simply feeling a natural high or if you’re on the verge of a manic “breakdown.” Over the years, I’ve ...

Once, for nearly six months, I had battled a cruel case of depression. Several times during this period, I felt as though I might be coming out of it. What’s more, I genuinely tried to convince myself ...

Drinking was fun, but it fueled manic rage and hurt my relationships. Addressing my alcohol misuse wasn’t easy, but it was worth it. Drinking has been a personal struggle in my life at times, ...